Kim Hye-seong, the new Korean infielder for the Los Angeles Dodgers, says familiarity with the team and their recent World Series title lured him to Chavez Ravine over other places during contract talks.

The Los Angeles Dodgers' offseason may not be over after signing South Korean infielder Hye-Seong Kim. They could make a few more moves.

With an infield logjam addressed in a reported trade, the Los Angeles Dodgers' new Korean player Kim Hye-seong appears to have a clearer path to playing time than when he signed last week.

Kim Hye-seong, the new South Korean infielder for the Los Angeles Dodgers, says familiarity with the team and their recent World Series title lured him to Chavez Ravine over other places during contract talks.

The Los Angeles Dodgers signed Korean Baseball Organization star Hye-seong Kim to a three-year deal on January 3. He would presumably take over as the team's everyday second baseman. That could mean the Dodgers no longer need one of their longtime starters.

Unveiled as a Los Angeles Dodger this weekend, South Korean infielder Kim Hye-seong will likely serve in a utility role if he makes the big league roster come March.

SEOUL, Jan. 4 (Yonhap) -- South Korean All-Star infielder Kim Hye-seong has signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Kim's agency, Creative Artists Agency (CAA), said Saturday Kim agreed to a three-year deal worth US$12.5 million, with an option for two more years that would give him a chance to make up to $22 million total.

Yahoo Sports senior MLB analysts Jordan Shusterman and Jake Mintz discuss the Korean infielder’s 3-year deal and his potential impact for the defending champs in Los Angeles. Hear the full conversation on the “Baseball Bar-B-Cast” podcast - and subscribe on Apple Podcasts,

In an unexpected move, the Los Angeles Dodgers agreed to terms with international free agent Hyeseong Kim from the Korean Baseball Organization just before his posting window closed.

Left-hander Ryu Hyun-jin signed with the Dodgers via posting before the 2013 season and played with them until 2019. In that final season as a Dodger, Ryu led the majors with a 2.32 ERA, finished second in the National League Cy Young Award voting, and started the All-Star Game.